ATTRACTIONS
Things to do in Charles Town
(Within walking distance)
- Original Jefferson County Courthouse, site of John Brown's trial
- Old Charles Town Museum, with John Brown memorabilia and Colonial History
- Charles Town Races and Slots
- West Virginia Breeders Classics
- Charles Town thoroughbred race track and slots
- Self guided historic walking tours
- Downtown Main Street
- Old Opera House community theatre
- First Rural Free Mail delivery in the United States started in Charles Town on October 1, 1896
- Good Restaurants
- Antique and collectible shop on premises and in town
- Public Library
- Antique and Specialty Gift Shopping
- Churches
- Excellent Restaurants
Things to do in Harpers Ferry/Vicinity
(Nearby Attractions and Activities within 15-30 minutes drive)
- Harpers Ferry, and the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
- Antietam, Civil War Battlefield
- Summit Point Motorsports Track
- Contemporary American Theater Festival
- Bike or hike along the restored C & O path
- White water rafting, tubing, kayaking, fishing or canoeing on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers
- Fishing and Hunting
- Horse back riding
- Antiquing
- Shepherdstown
- Ghost tours
- Golfing
- Rail Services
- Shepherd College Dept. of Music
- Appalachian Trail
- Nine Wineries
Within 45-75 minutes
- Washington DC
- Baltimore, MD
- Washington Dulles Airport
- Manassas Battlefield
- Whitetail Ski Resort
- Skyline Drive
- Luray Caverns
West Virginia Links
Special Events
Colonial Charles Town is the home of the Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festivals in June and September. The Contemporary American Theatre Festival, Rumsey Regatta, Community Theatre, Art Studio Tours, Ghost Tours and Old Tyme Christmas are featured nearby. |
